This program will focus on the high tunnel project that is in its second year of production. Current and past research includes variety evaluation for tomatoes as well as other high value crop alternatives such as colored bell peppers and specialty cucumbers. Dr. Saha will provide producers and growers with strategies that can help with overall productivity in protected agriculture.

Research on vegetables at the Southwest Purdue Ag Center includes variety trials on heirloom organic tomatoes, muskmelon and watermelon, fungicide performance evaluations, experiments on critical disease and insect pests as well as work on fertility issues.

RSVP’s appreciated by August 16th - Please call: (812) 886-0198.

Directions

The Southwest Purdue Agricultural Center (SWPAC) is located at 4669 North Purdue Road, Vincennes, IN 47591. SWPAC is 3 miles north of Vincennes on U.S. Hwy 41. Turn west on North Purdue Road and follow signs.